BIG ISLAND, HAWAII
I spent a year living on the Big Island and exploring every nook and cranny that I could. And let me tell you, even a year isn’t long enough to see and do everything on the island. I fell in love with it and I consider it my second home.
After living there, I became a coffee snob from living off of Ka’u coffee and Kona coffee. I became familiar with the trails in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. Nene is now my favorite bird.
I became involved with the community, getting to know the people and the culture. I learned what it takes to survive and thrive on this island.
I still stay in touch and visit, always keeping up to date on happenings on the island.
Let me share with you angles of the Big Island not everyone sees!
My Favorite Posts on the Big Island
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Beaches on the Big Island
How to Spend the Day at Magic Sands Beach
Makalawena Beach: A Guide to the Big Island’s Secret Beach
Kua Bay Beach (Manini’owali): Big Island White Sand Beach
Things to See and Do at Punalu’u Black Sand Beach
Are There Hot Springs on the Big Island?
Big Island Itineraries
Best Location to Stay on the Big Island
The Ultimate Big Island 7 Day Itinerary: No FOMO
How Do You Spend a Day in Kona
Pepe’ekeo Scenic Drive: A Must Road Trip on the Big Island
South Point Day Trip: USA’s Southernmost Point
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park 2 Day Itinerary
Things to Do on the Big Island
Romantic Things to Do on the Big Island
Sunset to Sunrise: Things to Do on the Big Island at Night
45 Things to Do on the Big Island When it Rains
25 Things to Do in Holualoa: An Artsy Town Above Kona
Unique and Delicious Things to Do in Captain Cook
29 Things to Do in Hawi and the Kohala Coast
19 Romantic Big Island Proposal Ideas
Festive Things to Do for Christmas on the Big Island
Tours & Activities on the Big Island
Hawaii Volcanoes National Park Self Guided Tour
6 Best Kealakekua Bay Captain Cook Snorkel Tours
What is the Best Manta Ray Snorkel in Kona?
7 Best Whale Watching Tours in Kona
Where’s the Best Sunset Dinner Cruise Big Island?
Big Island Private Tours Not-To-Be-Missed
Taking the Kona Sea Salt Farm Tour
The Best Place to Scuba Dive in Hawaii: Guide to Kona Diving
Dine and Tour The Hawaiian Vanilla Company
5 Best Day Trip Big Island Volcano Tours from Oahu
Explore Panaewa Rainforest Zoo & Botanical Gardens in Hilo
Mauna Loa Road Scenic Drive: Explore More Volcanoes
7 Locations to Discover Petroglyphs on the Big Island
Where to Find Macadamia Nuts on the Big Island
Biking in Kona? Here’s What You Need to Know
15+ Hawaii Big Island Waterfalls to Discover and Tour
I Was Not Prepared for This Kealakekua Bay Rental Experience
13 Places for Kayaking in Hawaii
How to Take a Pearl Harbor Tour From Kona
Pawai Bay Snorkeling: “Secret” Snorkeling Spot
Best Ziplines on the Big Island
Food & Drink on the Big Island
Best Shave Ice on the Big Island: Hawaii’s “Coolest” Dessert
Tealicious Cafe in Kona: Hidden Gem for Tealovers
A Beerfanatics Guide to Big Island Breweries (and more)
6 Places to Find Tempting Malasadas on the Big Island
Coffee on the Big Island
Best Kona Coffee Farms and Cafes on the Big Island
Heavenly Hawaiian Coffee Farm: Best Kona Coffee Tour
Sacred Grounds Coffee Farm: A Kona Coffee “Hidden Oasis”
Ka’u Coffee: Finding the Big Island’s “Secret” Coffee
Stays on the Big Island
Where to Stay on the Big Island
6 Best Kona Hotels With Kitchens
15 Best Places to Stay on the Big Island for Couples
Best Place to Stay on the Big Island for Snorkeling
Misc.
41 Gifts for Someone Going to Hawaii
Does Everyone Get a Lei Greeting in Hawaii?
Is the Big Island Dangerous? Here’s the Lowdown
Is Hawaii a Country or a State?
Is There a Ferry From Oahu to the Big Island?
About Me
Aloha! I’m Tabitha, an ex-travel agent turned travel blogger. I’ve lived from fire (Big Island Hawaii) to ice (Alaska) to the lukewarm (Washington State). I’ve traveled 10+ countries. No matter if it’s a staycation or international vacation, every trip I take I find things to explore and discover! I’m here to take what I learn and help others think outside the box when composing their own travel itineraries. Read more…